What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultivation Sanitation Associate position at GROW OP FARMS LLC?
Cultivation Sanitation Associate
Entry-Level | No Cannabis Experience Required | Paid Training
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Pay |
$18.63 per hour, with quarterly pay increases |
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Location |
Spokane Valley, WA |
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Schedule |
Full-Time, 40 hours/week —Friday–Tuesday, 5:00 PM–1:30 AM |
About Us
Grow Op Farms (operating as Phat Panda) is a leading cannabis cultivation and production company based in Spokane Valley, Washington, with additional operations across Washington, California, and Massachusetts. We're a team that takes pride in doing things the right way — clean, compliant, and consistent — from seed to shelf.
Job Summary
We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Cultivation Sanitation Associate to help keep our grow facility clean, organized, and audit-ready. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of sanitation and plant care — you'll prep rooms between cultivation cycles and pitch in on everyday cultivation tasks alongside our grow team. No prior cannabis experience is needed; we provide full paid training.
Compensation & Schedule
• Starting Pay: $18.63 per hour
• Pay Increases: Quarterly increases as you gain experience
• Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Shift Options: Friday–Tuesday, 5:00 PM–1:30 AM OR Sunday–Thursday, 5:00 PM–1:30 AM
• Training: Fully paid — no cannabis experience necessary to get started
Benefits & Perks
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off: 40 hours of PTO for full-time employees
• Consistent Schedule: Reliable, full-time hours you can plan around
• Product Perks: Monthly product samples
• Food & Fuel: Catered lunch every Tuesday and Wednesday, plus Monday breakfast
What You Bring
• Must be 21 years of age or older (required under Washington State I-502)
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• No previous cannabis industry experience required
• Sharp attention to detail and a willingness to follow established procedures
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stay active throughout the shift, including standing, bending, reaching, and climbing stairs
What You'll Do
• Clean, sanitize, and reset grow rooms between cultivation cycles to support biosecurity and keep operations running smoothly
• Sanitize cultivation tools, equipment, irrigation components, and work areas per company SOPs
• Dispose of plant waste and help keep the facility clean and organized
• Follow all sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance procedures
• Lend a hand with plant care tasks — transplanting, pruning, watering, feeding, trellising, scouting, and general crop upkeep
• Support harvest and post-harvest activities as needed
• Take on other cultivation and facility support duties as assigned
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you're reliable, hardworking, and ready to learn, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start your career with Phat Panda — no cannabis experience required.
Grow Op Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Washington Fair Chance Act, criminal background checks are not conducted during the initial application process and are only requested after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Pursuant to Washington State SB 5123, pre-employment screenings do not test for nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites.
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